PH Economy to Underperform Until 2028 – DLSU Economists

PH economy to underperform until 2028 – DLSU economists

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy is expected to remain below potential until the end of the Marcos administration as the prolonged war and long-standing structural vulnerabilities dampen growth prospects, according to a De La Salle University (DLSU) report. In its May 2026 Report on the Philippine Economy, DLSU economists lowered their full-year growth projection to

DLSU sees Philippine economic growth slowing to 3.1% in 2026 amid war, inflation risks

De La Salle University (DLSU) economists slashed their 2026 Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.11 percent from 3.79 percent previously, warning that the economy is facing mounting pressure from the Middle East conflict, elevated inflation, and lingering domestic vulnerabilities.If realized, the revised forecast would mark the country’s weakest annual economic growth post-pandemic, worse than the 4.4 percent recorded in …